What does the cryptic crossword clue "Everyone is on board to make major bet (3,2)" mean?

The definition is "major bet". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ALL (synonym="e.g. in poker") + IN (synonym="Everyone is on board") = ALLIN; definition: "to bet (e" The answer is ALLIN.

Everyone is on board to make major bet (3,2)

Guardian Cryptic #29107 | 24 Across | 2023-06-27 flower

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